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On September 9, 2019, Hensel Barristers will be offering a training and information day for First Nations’ leaders, administrators, and other staff, in the area of employment law. We will be covering topics such as jurisdiction (Federal, provincial, and inherent), avoiding and responding to claims for wrongful dismissal, workplace investigations, and best practices for employers operating in an Indigenous community or context. More information and registration material to follow, but save the date if this training would benefit your community or organization. We’d love to see you there!

On May 9, 2019, principal lawyer Katherine Hensel will be appearing before Senate committees to make submissions regarding two different bills.

Katherine will appear on behalf of the Indigenous Bar Association before the Senate Legal Affairs Committee on Bill C-75: An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. The focus of Katherine’s submissions are on the disproportionate effects of the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code on Indigenous people accused of serious criminal offences.